A great and good man is leaving politics. Good news for him, less good for the rest of us. The dissident writer and poet turned President brought so much class, humanity and taste to his work. To even say these words in conjunction with politics is remarkable. And his last major act was a ringing declaration of freedom and its defense: the now-famous "New Europe 8" letter.
I can't outdo Amygdala's tribute links, and won't try.
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